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Summer in Trent Hills

Trent Hills is a charming and picturesque destination that offers an array of attractions and experiences for visitors of all

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Stop & Smell the Flowers

Let’s take a leisurely little stroll down memory lane. Here’s a charming little tale that teaches a valuable lesson about

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Weather Tips For Summer Cruising

As every personal watercraft owner knows, the Kawarthas/Haliburton area is a recreational boater’s paradise. So every summer, thousands of residents,

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Welcome to Cottage Country’s Daytripping Feature

Summer is here Cottage Country – and what better way to celebrate than by getting outdoors and getting to know

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36th Anniversary: Lockside Trading Company

Lockside Trading Company was created in 1987 by Susan Mattucci and her partner Brian Holmes in the heart of the

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The Bounty of Fresh Herbs

  Planting an herb garden is fun and rewarding.  Who doesn’t love the tender shoots of fresh basil or the

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Helping Turtles Grassroots Style

Paleontologists still debate about how long Turtles have had an earthly presence. Fossil evidence puts it at 200 million years,

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Weekend at the Cottage Recipes: STRAWBERRY TURNOVERS WITH PUFF PASTRY

Flaky, fruity and fabulous, these STRAWBERRY TURNOVERS are sensational! www.weekendatthecottage.com/strawberry-turnovers-with-puff-pastry  Ingredients For the filling: •2 cups fresh strawberries, diced •1 tablespoon butter

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Calling All Fire Flies

Ah, the gentle flash of a firefly.  Tiny bursts of starlight punctuate the dark like the dots and dashes from

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Hello Summer

As someone who has spent many summer days in the Kawarthas and Haliburton, I can’t help but feel a sense

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